Patrick Nangle
Patrick has served on Vancity’s board since 2020, and currently chairs its Technology Committee. He brings a wealth of international executive leadership experience and entrepreneurship within and outside the co-operative movement. He also serves on the boards of the British Columbia Co-op Association and Vancity Community Investment Bank.
Patrick is the CEO of Modo Co-operative, a purpose-driven consumer co-op that provides a platform for carsharing with more than 30,000 members in 25 municipalities across BC. Following early career work in marketing and product management, he has been leading businesses in the transportation, logistics and technology sectors during the last 30 years. Prior to joining Modo in 2016, Patrick was President & CEO of Purolator Inc., based in Mississauga, ON. He has spent more than 20 years living and working outside of Canada, residing in The Netherlands, Switzerland and the U.S.
A strong believer in community, sustainability, and inclusiveness, Patrick is an advocate for the role of member-owned co-operatives and social purpose enterprises in strengthening community resilience. He is particularly proud of ways that Modo and Vancity are embedding purpose and creating value for people and communities.
Patrick has a graduate degree in international business from the University of British Columbia. He also holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Patrick was raised in London, Ontario and now resides in Vancouver with his partner Carmelita, their cocker spaniel Chula and a thriving apiary in the backyard.
Tenure
- Appointed in 2020
- Serving a second term (2022-2025)
Committees
- Chair, Technology Committee
- Member, Equity and People Committee
- Member, Risk Committee
Other board appointments
- Director, Vancity Community Investment Bank
- Director, Citizens Trust